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Australia to tax tech firms that earn $160 mn or more but don’t pay for news

‘The real objective … is not to raise revenue – we hope not to raise any revenue. The real objective is to incentivise agreement-making between platforms and news media businesses in Australia,’ Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said Facebook, TikTok, and other social media apps are likely to be affected by the new tax proposal. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and Communications …

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2 weeks ago

James Glenday to replace Michael Rowland to join Bridget Brennan as ABC News Breakfast co-host in 2025

ABC

James Glenday will switch from presenting the evening news in Canberra to early mornings on a couch in Melbourne as the new co-host of ABC News Breakfast in 2025. Glenday joined Bridget Brennan and outgoing co-host Michael Rowland on News Breakfast, on Monday for the announcement he will become a permanent part of the team next year. Catherine Murphy to …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump’s own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds

LA Times

For weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has faced a barrage of criticism over his nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. In a statement to The Times, Karoline Leavitt, a Trump transition spokeswoman, said that Trump “was re-elected by a resounding mandate from the American people to change the status quo in Washington,” and “has chosen brilliant and highly-respected outsiders” whom …

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4 weeks ago

Destiny's Child Reunites As Beyoncé And Kelly Rowland Support Michelle Williams At Broadway Debut

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland showed love for their fellow Destiny’s Child alum, Michelle Williams, at the opening night of “Death Becomes Her” on Broadway. Williams stars as Viola Van Horn in the new musical adaptation of Universal Pictures’ 1992 comedy fantasy film of the same name, which starred Bruce Willis, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Isabella Rossellini. …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their networks. The opposition spokesman, David Coleman, said the bill “betrayed our democracy” and amounted to “censorship laws in Australia.” “Based on public statements and engagements with senators, it …

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1 month ago

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

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M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has died. In an interview with The Associated Press in 2010, while preparing to leave office, Rell pointed to her early efforts to “restore honor to the state of Connecticut” as one of her major …

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1 month ago

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 work?

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The Australian government on Thursday tabled legislation in Parliament to ban children under 16 from social media. Australia’s communications minister Michelle Rowland said the ban would cover social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram. Australia’s social media ban on teenagers Australia’s proposed law provides a “framework” for the ban. Australia’s communications minister Rowland said that social …

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Backpacker dies in Thailand

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Rachel Mealey: Hello welcome to PM. David Taylor: Former Labor climate minister, Greg Combay, who was appointed Future Fund Chairman by Dr Chalmers in January, welcomes the government's idea and says it aligns with the fund's thinking. Assoc Prof Vanessa Teague: There's a vague kind of idea that social media providers should take reasonable steps to exclude people under 16. …

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1 month ago

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia’s Parliament

The Hindu

Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for systemic failures to prevent …

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1 month ago

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. One quarter have been exposed to content promoting unsafe eating habits.” Government research found that 95% of Australian care-givers find online safety to be one of their “toughest …

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1 month ago

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s communications minister said Wednesday the government won’t force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms. Rowland told Parliament on Wednesday the legislation will contain “robust provisions” to protect social media users’ privacy. Age Check Certification Scheme’s chief executive …

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1 month ago

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

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Brisbane, Australia CNN — The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced an amendment to the Online Safety Act in parliament on Thursday, which the government has pitched as “world-leading social media reform.” “The Albanese Government is introducing …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Social media 'duty of care' laws would force online giants to take preventative action on mental health harms

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Social media companies would be required to take proactive steps to keep Australians safe online under a federal government plan to legislate a "Digital Duty of Care". Strong penalties for companies that fail to take preventative action The new duty would be in addition to the government's move to ban children and teens younger than 16 from using social media, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A child has not been seen in three years. Now, police claim her mom gave her to a drug dealer

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16. More than 140 academics with expertise in fields related to technology and child welfare signed an open letter to Albanese last month opposing a social media age limit as “too blunt an instrument …

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TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat won't be exempted from social media ban for under 16s

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TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and some of the other large social media players will not be able to escape a social media ban on users younger than 16. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland confirmed this morning none of the major social media companies would be exempted from the federal government's proposed ban, following concerns from the Coalition that they may be allowed …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media

Raw Story

Australia's prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the pervasive influence of platforms like Facebook and TikTok was "doing real harm to our kids". Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the proposed age limit would be among the world's strictest measures aimed at children. "The …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Frantic search for young girl whose mother 'handed toddler over to a drug dealer'

Daily Mail

A frantic search for an Oklahoma girl is underway after her mother admitted she had handed the then-two-year-old over to her drug dealer. Rowland, of Moore outside Oklahoma City, admitted last week to giving the child to her meth dealer and said she hadn't seen either of them since. Ashely Rowland, 39, admitted to handing her then-two-year-old daughter to her …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Celebrity Endorsements Matter In This Year's Election?

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Beyoncé speaks during a campaign rally for U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on Oct. 25. After much fevered anticipation, Beyoncé appeared at Vice President Kamala Harris’ Houston campaign rally Friday evening, ready to declare her stance in this year’s election. The global icon, alongside her former Destiny’s Child bandmate, Kelly …

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Beyonce shares video and behind-the-scenes snaps from Kamala Harris rally in Houston

Daily Mail

Beyoncé delivered a powerful speech endorsing Kamala Harris for president at a rally held in her hometown of Houston, Texas on Friday. She also shared photos with her Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, her mother Tina Knowles and Collin Allred, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas and looks to unseat Ted Cruz. Beyoncé made a huge splash …

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Beyoncé fans furious she didn't perform live at Kamala Harris Houston rally: 'We wanted a free concert!'

Daily Mail

Beyoncé fans were left furious after the singer failed to perform at a Texas rally for Kamala Harris. Beyoncé fans were left furious after the singer failed to perform at a Texas rally for Kamala Harris Attendees reported seeing people marching towards the exit as soon as she left the stage. The star took to the stage in her native …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris to rallies with Beyoncé

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Federal government's looming social media ban may be bad for isolated, marginalised teenagers

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Australia will be the first in the world to ban social media for kids if the federal government goes ahead with its proposal to tighten restrictions by the end of the year. Support for young people and families The Butterfly Foundation: National helpline 1800 ED HOPE, 8am-midnight, 7 days a week ReachOut Australia: Confidential online peer support for young people …

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2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: I’m a Mormon against Trump, who shows the opposite of our values

LA Times

To the editor: As a longtime subscriber and daily reader of the L.A. Times, and as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for more than 50 years, I must defend the church and gospel I love against the views expressed by Tara Rowland in the article on Arizona’s Mormon vote. I am voting for the …

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Australia to tax tech firms that earn $160 mn or more but don’t pay for news

James Glenday to replace Michael Rowland to join Bridget Brennan as ABC News Breakfast co-host in 2025

Trump’s own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds

Destiny's Child Reunites As Beyoncé And Kelly Rowland Support Michelle Williams At Broadway Debut

Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 work?

Backpacker dies in Thailand

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia’s Parliament

Australia’s parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s

Australia won’t force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect

Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines

Social media 'duty of care' laws would force online giants to take preventative action on mental health harms

A child has not been seen in three years. Now, police claim her mom gave her to a drug dealer

Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat won't be exempted from social media ban for under 16s

Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media

Frantic search for young girl whose mother 'handed toddler over to a drug dealer'

Will Celebrity Endorsements Matter In This Year's Election?

Beyonce shares video and behind-the-scenes snaps from Kamala Harris rally in Houston

Beyoncé fans furious she didn't perform live at Kamala Harris Houston rally: 'We wanted a free concert!'

The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris to rallies with Beyoncé

Federal government's looming social media ban may be bad for isolated, marginalised teenagers

Letters to the Editor: I’m a Mormon against Trump, who shows the opposite of our values